Research in the Weiss Group on
Atomic-Scale Measurements and Control in
Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, and Biology

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Nanometer-scale Electronics and Storage

Inserted Wire SchematicMolecular electronics.
Tethered Single MoleculesIsolating single polymer molecules.
Ferroelectric StorageFerroelectric storage.


Surface Interactions

Benzene Seeks Favorable Surface Electronic StructureMobile molecules seek favorable electronic environments.
TCNQ Strongly Perturbs the Surface Electronics StructureAtoms, molecules, and surface features perturb the surrounding substrate electronic structure.
Phenyl Pairs in a Complex Properly Aligned for ReactionMolecules interact through the substrate. This can enhance reactivity or selectivity.
Directed Assembly Allows the Placement of Molecules within FilmsDirecting assembly to mix or to separate molecules in monolayer films.
Molecules Can Be Deposited SelectivelyDepositing molecules selectively or in patterns.


Surface Motion, Dynamics, and Direct Manipulation

Mobile Promoters Enhance Binding and TransportDiscovering new roles for catalytic promoters.
Benzene at the 2D Gas-Solid InterfaceFollowing the diffusion of atoms and molecules on surfaces.
Transient MobilityTransient mobility of adsorbates.
Ni Moves Easily on Molybedenum DisulfideManipulating atoms and molecules on surfaces.

Extending the Capabilities of the Scanning Tunneling Microscope

ACSTM SchematicNew tools probe surfaces and expand our capabilities to explore the atomic scale.
ACSTM Imaging and SpectroscopyMicrowave freqency imaging of insulator and other surfaces.
Photon Emission STMMeasuring Photon Emission from the Junction of a Scanning Tunneling Microscope
Photon Emission from Part of a Au ColloidOptical spectrscopy of single molecules or particles using scanning tunneling microscopy.
Ni Cluster on Molybedenum DisulfideIsolating and measuring individual nanometer-scale structures.
DNA Array DetectionDNA Array Detection.

Transport and Adhesion in Membranes

Vesicle CollisionsInducing and probing interactions and collisions.
Optical Trapping can Force CrystallizationOptical trapping.
Magneto-Optic ControlControl of trapped particles.

Paul S. Weiss
Associate Professor of Chemistry
152 Davey Laboratory
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802-6300
USA

E-mail: Paul S. Weiss
+1 (814) 865-3693
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